13 h. ago Canada’s housing ‘solution’ adds more bureaucracy than bedrooms

Robert McLister: BCH (Build Canada Homes) just seems like CMHC with a new logo

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3 d. ago Carney’s new housing agency will have ‘modest’ impact, says PBO

The impact of Build Canada Homes (BCH), a new federal agency created in September, on easing Canada’s housing crisis will likely be 'modest,' the PBO report said.

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3 d. ago PBO projects Build Canada Homes will add 26,000 housing units, a fraction of those needed, over five years

Of the 26,000 housing units, PBO estimates 13,000 will be affordable housing units available for low-income households

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7 d. ago Federal government pledges $289 million for colourful Toronto development

The federal government has pledged to contribute $289 million to build a colourful new Toronto development that will house hundreds of rental co-op homes.Officials announced the funding commitment for the planned Kennedy Green Co-operative complex at 2444 Eglinton Ave. E. during a Friday ground breaking for the project.Hailed as Canada's single-largest co-op build in over 30 years, the complex will include 612 homes in a colourful package designed by Vancouver-based Henriquez Partners Architects, which could prove one of the most interesting new buildings in town once realized. Outrageously colourful cluster of towers will be unlike anything else in Toronto https://t.co/s5qI7cRW8k— blogTO (@blogTO) April 27, 2025The significant funding commitment is part of the federal government's Build Canada Homes initiative, which aims to spur the construction of affordable homes and improve the national housing supply. Within this broader initiative, funding for the project i...

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8 d. ago Canada, Alberta Ink Deal to Unlock Oil Pipeline, Build Carbon Capture

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a sweeping energy plan with the province of Alberta that paves the way for a new oil pipeline, a massive carbon capture project and the construction of nuclear power for data centers.

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9 d. ago Opinion: This is our opportunity to build Canada’s economy and defence at the same time

Making the case for a Canadian defence technology venture capital and rapid contracting unit

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2 w. ago Canada investing more than $500 million in European Space Agency programs

OTTAWA — Industry Minister Melanie Joly says the government is ramping up its investment in European Space Agency programs by $528.5 million. Joly made the announcement at the SpaceBound 2025 Conference in Ottawa today. She says the investment in ESA programs creates new opportunities for Canada’s own space sector to thrive and build a competitive […]

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2 w. ago Opinion: Federal funding cut derails hopes for better public transit

The Government of Canada has cut funding for transit agencies across the country. For all the talk of investment in the federal budget, the $3-billion annual Canada Public Transit Fund has been subsumed into the new Build Communities Strong Fund and weakened the federal government’s support for public transit. Transit agencies know they cannot fund […]

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4 w. ago Bell eyes U.S. fibre expansion after closing Ziply deal and boosting internet subs

The closing of BCE Inc.’s $5-billion purchase of U.S. internet provider Ziply Fiber in August helped boost the telecom giant’s fibre internet subscription base in its latest quarter, as it aims to accelerate its infrastructure build south of the border. Bell Canada’s parent company said Thursday it added 65,000 net new fibre subscribers in its […]

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